(12-17) 21:06 PST — It’s about time, right?
The 49ers’ defensive line has been so good, for so long, that it deserves its own nickname.
So, make room, “Purple People Eaters” and “Fearsome Foursome.”
Niners defensive line coach Jim Tomsula has a monik… …

Linebacker Patrick Willis and left tackle Joe Staley are listed as questionable for Monday’s meeting against the visiting Steelers, but it appears that only Staley has a chance to play.
Willis (hamstring) did not participate in Saturday’s walk-through … …

(12-17) 21:09 PST —
At the 49ers’ most recent home game, some savvy fans stood instantly on third downs for St. Louis and motioned others in their sections to rise and verbally assault the Rams’ eardrums. The response could have been better, more ca… …

Staley, who is listed as questionable on the injury report, indicated he could start against the Steelers if he passes a neurological test Sunday. Staley participated in a walk-through today in a non-contact jersey. …

Somehow, the images from the 1970s still seem fresh: Terry Bradshaw flinging long passes, Lynn Swann leaping high to make acrobatic catches, Franco Harris plowing forward for important yards.
Then again, so do other images from the ’80s and ’90s: Joe M… …